Duntroon School
Duntroon School
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Duntroon School was established in 1879. The school is recognised as being of historical significance in our community. It is situated in a small township bounded by State Highway 83, Livingstone Street and the Maerewhenua River. The majority of children are transported to school by three bus runs from a wide catchment area. The catchment of the school is Campbell Park to the West, Blackpoint to the East and Danseys’ Pass to the South.
We provide stimulating and engaging learning opportunities for students from Year 0 to 8, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team of educators. Our thriving rural school is well supported by the Board of Trustees and the local community.
Our work is underpinned by the four core values of Honesty, Respect, Perseverance, Co-operation and Inclusion which sit within our vision: ‘The BEST we can be’ Ko te pai e taea e tatou!
B - Believe in myself, E - Empowered to learn, S - Socially Responsible, T - Thinkers and Learners for life.
We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes our kura so special. We warmly welcome whānau and community members to visit us, meet our passionate staff, and experience the unique spirit of our rural school in the Waitaki Valley.
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30 May 2025
Teacher Aide
Duntroon School has a teacher aide position available, 9 am - 12.30pm. It is a fixed term contract for Monday - Thursday each week (paid during term time only).
The position involves working with teachers to support classroom activities and students. We provide stimulating and engaging learning opportunities for students from Year 0 to 8, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team of educators.
The successful applicant will have competent literacy and numeracy skills. Patience, empathy and flexibility are highly desirable with an ability to build rapport with students with diverse needs and form meaningful relationships.
While experience in similar roles is preferred, it is not essential.
To apply please email your covering letter and brief CV with 2 current referees to principal@duntroon.school.nz by 5pm Friday 30th June 2025.
Attached is next week's Miniball draw.
A reminder that we need to be informed before Monday if plans have changed for your child's transport to/from Miniball.
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Attached is next week's Basketball draw.
A reminder that we need to be informed before Tuesday if plans have changed for your child's transport to/from Basketball.
As we are playing at 4:40 pm, the van will leave school at 3:55 pm so students are allowed to stay at school between school finishing and the van leaving.
Duntroon Destroyers are on score bench duty at 5:30 pm. Please email kateb@duntroon.school.nz if you are able to help. Thanks.
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